How do I start indexing my codebase?

Once the extension is installed, open your project in VS Code. Archivist will create a .archivist directory. You can configure exclusions in the config.json file and then click 'Index Codebase' in the extension sidebar.

Does it update automatically when I change code?

Yes, Archivist automatically monitors your files and updates the index in real-time as you make and save edits.

Which programming languages are supported?

Archivist currently supports Python, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, TSX, JSX, and C++.

Can I exclude certain folders like node_modules?

Yes, you can use gitignore syntax within the .archivist/config.json file to exclude specific files or directories from being indexed.

Is my code sent to a remote server?

Archivist uses AI models to generate embeddings and summaries; while search is fast, users should check the extension's privacy policy regarding data transmission for AI processing.

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Archivist

Blazingly fast AI semantic search and assistant for your codebase. Query code using natural language and get instant summaries and explanations directly in VS Code.

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Code search

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Semantic search

Code analysis

VS Code extension

AI assistant

Codebase navigation

Vector search

Tool information

Provider

Archit Mehta

Platforms

VS Code

Windows

macOS

Linux

Languages

Python

Java

TypeScript

JavaScript

TSX

JSX

C++

Added to directory

3 months ago

Last updated

about 1 month ago

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Pricing

Free

About Archivist

What the tool does and who it's for

Archivist is an AI-powered code search engine and assistant designed for developers to navigate complex codebases with natural language. By indexing source code and generating semantic embeddings, it allows users to perform blazingly fast searches that understand the intent and meaning of code rather than just keyword matches. The tool provides instant summaries of matched snippets, explains their functionality, and automatically keeps its index up-to-date as the developer writes and saves code. It integrates directly into VS Code, facilitating rapid onboarding to new projects and reducing the time spent manually digging through files.

Key capabilities

AI Semantic Search: Find code snippets by describing their functionality in plain English.

Blazing Fast Performance: Query through entire codebases in milliseconds after initial indexing.

Automatic Indexing: Updates its internal search index instantly whenever files are saved.

Snippet Summarization: Provides concise AI-generated summaries of the search results found.

Easy Configuration: Simple .archivist/config.json setup for excluding specific files or directories.

Functionality Explanations: Helps developers understand how specific code blocks work through natural language descriptions.

Vivid Code Highlighting: Clearly identifies relevant code blocks within the IDE interface.

Local-First Focus: Streamlines development by keeping search context within the local editor environment.

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